By Matt Browning 

Sarah Graham of Wichita Trinity was voted the Wichita Small School Preseason Volleyball Player of the Year. Graham received over 6,500 votes, which was more than 28 percent of the overall vote. “Being nominated in general makes me feel so blessed to have the opportunity to play a sport I love with amazing people,” Graham said. “Being chosen for this makes me feel great because I work hard for what I have, and it means a lot to me to receive this recognition.”

Graham was an All-League honorable mention last year as a junior at outside hitter. She had 158 kills, a .28 hitting percentage and 39 service aces.

This season, Graham wants to be a more efficient hitter, among other aspects of her game. 

“Some goals I have set for myself for the season are: bring my serve receive percentage up, increase my hitting efficiency, and get better at hitting open spots on the court,” Graham said. “My team has set goals mainly concerning serve receive, blocking, and digging. Our goal is to be a well-rounded team, along with setting a good example on and off the court.”

Outside of volleyball, Graham participates in NHS, StuCo and debate at Trinity.

Next year, Graham wants to study kinesiology and play volleyball, if possible.